Altoids, maker of the popular mints, is giving away five crystal-laden cases this fall. The cases, which are valued at $500 and covered with more than 1,000 red and white crystals, were designed and individually crafted by Sarah Gold, a New York artist.

Creating luxury versions of the popular Altoids tins was a "fun, creative thing to do," said Dena Chalmers, a publicist for the company. "Altoids tins have always been a ubiquitous accessory," she added.